Article
09 April 2009
R18 Means R18
Parentline, a Hamilton-based parent and child advocacy organisation has published a research report looking at the gaming habits of children in Hamilton aged between 5 and 14 years of age.
Parentline’s “R18 means R18” campaign and report aim to:
- highlight the legal requirements regarding age restricted materials
- support adults to better fulfil their legal responsibilities towards children
- protect children from engagement in and exposure to restricted games
- promote suitable games
The research surveyed 1187 5-14 year olds and 496 parents in Hamilton. It also conducted ‘sting’ operations at retail outlets to assess retail staff’s understanding of the law regarding supply of restricted material.
The report contains analysis of survey results, copies of all survey questions, ranked results on games, information on the law in New Zealand, summaries of overseas research and links to overseas games information sites.
Click on this link to access the Parentline “R18 means R18” report
For more information please contact the Information Unit.